West Street over Salt Creek
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.30 W Washington ST · Structure no. 6400116
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Street over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Street over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,820 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Street over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is West Street over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does West Street over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Street over Salt Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns West Street over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.